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I have booked Lily in to be spayed next Tuesday 22 nd (but of course I havent told her ) but I am looking for any excuse not to have her done as I well remeber how my other girls suffered ,would you say definately irrespective of how I would guard her in season that I Really Really should allow her to have the operation.

And if, as I have, you have an unneutered male, an occasional quick check for testicular cancer is a good idea. Very obvious (you can feel the lump in the scrotum, which becomes harder and a bit shiny) and if caught early very easy to deal with (you simply neuter them!).

Thank you everyone - Fufu is very grateful for the kind thoughts and pats

Brian, I would defenitely recommend spaying - it completely elminates the chance of Pyometra, {womb infection} which is at best, very unpleasant and at worst, can be fatal It also greatly reduces the risk of mammary tumours.

You also don't have the worry of dealing with seasons.

Just make sure that your vet gives you pain relief medication, especially for the first night - it is quite a painful operation. If you assure them that you will keep Lily caged and quiet, as sometimes they use this as the reason for not giving meds , then inisist that they give you something.